City & Guilds Learning Programme in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course Requirements at Capsicum
The City & Guilds Learning Programme in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry is a certificate offered by Capsicum for 2027 learners, taking 6 months full-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study City & Guilds Learning Programme in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry at Capsicum
- Grade 9 pass or equivalent
- You must be at least 18 years old
About this course
This six-month programme gives beginners a broad first look at the hospitality industry. It leads to a City & Guilds Level 1 award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (7107-23). It is not registered with SAQA and is not credit-bearing on the NQF.
It suits people aged 18 or older with Grade 9 who are interested in hospitality but are not yet sure which area to follow. Learners choose one of three streams:
- Guest Service: front office and housekeeping basics
- Food and Beverage: food preparation, beverage service, menu knowledge and setting up for dining
- Conference and Events: helping to prepare and run events
All streams cover how the industry works and the basics of customer service, and each includes structured work-integrated learning so learners gain real workplace experience.
The course runs full-time with intakes in February and July at all seven campuses. Fees include uniform items, digital materials, a social media workshop and access to the Talent Exchange employment programme.
Afterwards learners can take a job at entry level or continue to Capsicum's Professional Chef, Food and Beverage Service or Conferencing and Events programmes.
Possible careers
Entry-level work in guest services, food and beverage or events at hotels, restaurants, resorts and venues, with further study towards chef, service or events qualifications.
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Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
City & Guilds Learning Programme in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Capsicum. Ask Capsicum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Capsicum’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Capsicum and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Capsicum student portal (student.capsicumcooking.com/signup) and pay the R1 000 application fee. Have a certified copy of your ID, your latest school results or highest qualification and proof of address ready. International applicants also need a valid study visa, which can take six to eight weeks. Places per intake are limited, so apply well before the start date.
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- Duration
- 6 months full-time
- Fees
- 2026 cash fee (Rosebank, Ruimsig, Pretoria, Cape Town): R27 000, plus a R1 000 application fee
- Application deadline
- Intakes in February and July
- Campus
- Rosebank Campus, Johannesburg
- Boksburg Campus, Boksburg
- Pretoria Campus, Pretoria
- Ruimsig Campus, Roodepoort
- Cape Town Campus, Cape Town
- Durban Campus, Umhlanga
- Nelson Mandela Bay Campus, Gqeberha
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Source: Official website: https://www.capsicumcooking.com/city-and-guilds-Learning-Programme-hospitality-industry, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Capsicum Culinary Studio before applying.